MRIs Prove Effective in Helping
Doctors Detect Multiple Sclerosis

MRI tests can help physicians make a faster diagnosis for patients who show symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study says.

Typically, a definitive diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can take months to years. Earlier diagnosis would allow patients to begin treatments that reduce the severity of the disease. There is no cure, however, for MS.

The analysis, published in the September issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of...